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ComMission

 

ComMission – Proclaiming the Gospel

This team reaches out to share the good news with our community and the world.

 

ComMission Team Leaders:

 

ComMission Team Committees, Organizations and Activities

Children’s World Early Learning Center

An important part of Christ the King’s ministry to the community, Children’s World serves about 30 families, caring for children from 6 weeks to five years old. Children’s World can always use volunteers for easy activities like holding infants and reading to preschoolers. If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring a scholarship student, contact Director Renee Rodriguez, 970-247-4397.

Mission Trips

Our youth group organizes mission trips through YouthWorks. Here’s where they have gone in the past three years:

  • 2009 – Lame Deer, Montana – Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation

  • 2010 – Booneville, Arkansas

  • 2011 – Jackson, Mississippi

  • 2012 – Arecibo, Puerto Rico

  • 2013 – Cortez, Colorado

Adult mission trips:

This is a new outreach, and we’re looking for participants. Interested? Contact Danial Ciluffo or Gary Steinbach.

Mission Endowment Fund

Community Outreach Special Events

CtK Hospitality Ministry

  • Pub Chat - an open invitation for anyone in the community to be a part of a casual gathering for those interested in a spiritual chat and community service. Call Beth Stelz for more information: 970-903-8354

  • Durango Amateur Radio Club – DARC is a group of volunteer amateur radio operators.   They are available for emergency situations, as well as working various events such as the Iron Horse Bike Classic, the Hardrock 100 mile race, the Snowdown Balloon race – all with the focus on providing communications for safety purposes.  The club administers a test session for new amateurs three times per year and meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 PM in the CtK Fellowship Hall. Contact: Paul Staby, 970-259-7577.

  • Overeaters Anonymous – Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members; we are self-supporting through our own contributions, neither soliciting nor accepting outside donations. OA is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology or religious doctrine; we take no position on outside issues. Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry this message of recovery to those who still suffer.

  • Al-Anon – The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that change attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.

  • Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Contact: 970-247-1706

  • Women’s Prerogative – women’s barbershop singing group (4-part harmony, no accompaniment). We sing at various places such as nursing homes, Mercy Hospital, Tamarin Square, Rotary, City Market, the Diamond Belle, private parties, the Durango Narrow Gauge spring show, and Christ the King. Contact: Shirley Scott, 970-247-1125.

  • Durango Barbershoppers – Men, come sing with us; we have created an atmosphere where newcomers feel welcome and comfortable regardless of singing ability. We sing every Tuesday night from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Christ the King. This is a great opportunity to start a new hobby, have fun and meet new people. 970-799-3724.

  • Four Corners Embroidery Guild- 6-8:30 PM 3rd Tuesday of the month. Jean Poe   970-247-5328

  • Nurturing Parents – The Family Center of Durango holds some of its larger classes at Christ the King. Its mission is to build healthy communities by promoting and supporting the growth and development of families. 970-385-4747

  • Boy Scouts – Troop 538: Ken Ouellette, Scout Master  970-259-4723.  Regular meetings 6:45-9 PM; Troop committee meeting 2nd Thursday of each month 7-8:30 PM.

  • Co-Dependents Anonymous – All men and women seeking healthy and loving relationships are welcome to attend.  CoDA is a Twelve-Step Program.  The meetings will include a step study and open sharing.  For information please contact Elaine 970-385-6845.

  • Project Linus – provides handmade blankets made of new materials to children of all ages in need. Our local chapter supplies hundreds of blankets each year to over 12 agencies in the 4 corners. We meet nearly every first Saturday 12:30-2:30 PM. Contact: Regina Hogan, 970-385-4989 or linus4drg@olympus.net.

  • La Plata Quilters Guild – All levels of quilters are welcome in our guild – the only requirement is a love of quilts. Meets 4th Thursday of each month 5-9 PM. Noel Tambre  970-259-9049

  • Tri-County Head Start – Training programs. Christy at Head Start 970-247-5960 x28

  • Citizen’s Health Advisory Council – Janie  970-759-3751

  • Durango Youth Soccer – Durango Youth Soccer Board of Directors meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 PM.  Contact: Barb Bell  970-247-1177.

  • Tai-Chi Chicks – Tuesdays 9-11 AM

  • Divorce and Beyond – Contact: Barbara Elliott 970-779-1037

  • Coalition of Caring Communities meets 2-4 PM on the first Thursday of each month

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